Topical Copper Ion Treatments and Methods of Treatment Using Topical Copper Ion Treatments in the Genital-Rectal Areas of the Body

摘要

Copper ion treatments and methods of treatment are provided to treat various body conditions affecting the genital and/or rectal areas. The copper ion treatments contain a copper ion-containing solution which, as a result of the copper ions contacting anatomical tissue of the vagina, the rectal canal and/or the external genital or rectal areas, brings about local and systemic therapeutic effects. The copper ion treatments and methods for treating conditions affecting the genital and/or rectal areas involve the use of tampons, suppositories, lotions, creams, gels, foams and solutions, each containing a copper ion-containing solution. The tampon bodies and the copper ion lotions, creams, gels and foams may be delivered into the vagina, and the suppositories can be delivered into the vagina or into the rectal canal. The copper ion lotions, creams, gels, foams and solutions may also be topically applied to the external genital and/or rectal areas.

主权项

1. A copper ion treatment for treating body conditions affecting the genital area in women, comprising
a tampon body for insertion in the vagina, said tampon body having a string attached thereto to facilitate removal of the tampon body from the vagina; and a copper ion-containing solution carried by said tampon body, said copper ion-containing solution being composed of a biocompatible solution and copper ions contained in said biocompatible solution, said copper ions providing therapeutic effects as a result of said copper ion-containing solution contacting anatomical tissue of the vagina when said tampon body is inserted and allowed to remain therein.